Kenan Advantage Group
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Kenan Advantage Group | Report ID | 2017088079 |
| Address | 1439 N. 25th Street | City, State ZIP | SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN 53082 |
| Event Date | August 22, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484230 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.76000, -87.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 8/22/2017, an employee lost his footing while disconnecting hoses between a tractor and trailer. He fell and struck the ground, suffering fractured ribs, a collapsed lung, and a head contusion, requiring overnight hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 22, 2017, a worker at Kenan Advantage Group in SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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